Medicinal
Ayurveda
Bottle Palm Tree
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
The Bottle Palm Tree is famous for its swollen, bottle-shaped trunk and graceful arching fronds, making it a popular choice for tropical landscaping.
Quick Facts
Height: 3–6 m m
Blooms: Irregular; small white flowers on branched inflorescence
Smooth grey-green swollen trunk, pinnate green fronds
20–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Gardens, resorts, tropical landscapes
Best Viewing Time
Evergreen
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Mascarene Islands (native range), tropical gardens
Lifespan
Long-lived
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ornamental landscaping, specimen plant
Cultural Significance
Distinctive swollen trunk resembles a bottle
Conservation Status
Endangered in the wild but widely cultivated
Did You Know?
Swollen trunk stores water
Grows slowly and is very hardy once mature
Endemic to Mauritius but popular worldwide
Highly prized for tropical landscaping
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo